Lounge Frog guide
Club Aspire Lounge (South) vs Clubrooms (South)
Club Aspire Lounge (South) (3.7/5) and Clubrooms (South) (3.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Club Aspire Lounge (South) is ahead on coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace and restrooms; Clubrooms (South) is ahead on cleanliness and views & light. Both are in South Terminal at LGW. DragonPass, LoungeKey, No1 Lounges and Priority Pass each get you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | Club Aspire Lounge (South) | Clubrooms (South) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Quiet | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Food | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 5.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Workspace | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 5.0/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Views & light | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 1.0/5 | 1.0/5 |
| Terminal | South Terminal | South Terminal |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Hours | 6 AM – 7 PM daily | 6 AM – 9 PM daily |
| Bar | Full bar | Craft cocktail bar |
| Shower rooms | 1 | None on record |
| Guests | Open to all departing passengers regardless of airline or class; adults from £34, children 2-11 discounted, infants free. Priority Pass visits require pre-booking; DragonPass is pre-booking only. | Passengers aged 12 and over only (children only rarely, with select airline partners). Includes Fast Track security. Priority Pass entry carries an extra fee (from £10); smart-casual dress code. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- DragonPass, LoungeKey, No1 Lounges, Priority Pass
- Only Club Aspire Lounge (South)
- None
- Only Clubrooms (South)
- None
Cards whose lounge benefits cover both: Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Altitude Black, Altitude Reserve (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Business Centurion Card, Business Platinum Card, Business Platinum Card (Canada), Carte Platinum (France), Centurion Card, Diners Club Black Metal Edition, Emirates Skywards Infinite, Infinia Metal Edition, JetBlue Premier Card, Magnus, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant, Palladium, Passport Visa Infinite+, Platinum Card (Germany), Platinum Card (Netherlands), Platinum Card from Charles Schwab, Platinum Card from Morgan Stanley, Premier World Elite Mastercard, Prestige (discontinued, closed to new applicants), Reserve, Reserve Card, Ritz-Carlton Credit Card, Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business, Strata Elite, The Platinum Card, The Platinum Card (Australia), The Platinum Card (Canada), The Platinum Card (Hong Kong), The Platinum Card (India), The Platinum Card (Singapore), The Platinum Card (UAE), The Platinum Card (UK), Vantage Visa Infinite, Venture X, Venture X Business, VOYAGE Card. Access lists are a guide, not a guarantee; check each program's rules before you go.
Quick answers
Which is better, Club Aspire Lounge (South) or Clubrooms (South)?
Club Aspire Lounge (South) (3.7/5) and Clubrooms (South) (3.5/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. Club Aspire Lounge (South) is ahead on coffee, wi-fi, power outlets, workspace and restrooms; Clubrooms (South) is ahead on cleanliness and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both Club Aspire Lounge (South) and Clubrooms (South)?
Yes. DragonPass, LoungeKey, No1 Lounges and Priority Pass are listed at both lounges. Entry still depends on each program's rules on the day.
Are Club Aspire Lounge (South) and Clubrooms (South) in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in South Terminal at London Gatwick.
Which has showers, Club Aspire Lounge (South) or Clubrooms (South)?
Club Aspire Lounge (South) has 1 shower; Clubrooms (South) has none on record.